The estate is set in a very interesting geographical position so to join a relaxing holiday to visit to the most beautiful areas of Tuscany and cities of art,
Florence is only 35km away,
S.Gimignano 18km,
Siena 50km,
Pisa 70km and
Volterra 45km.
From
Villa Fossi one can easily reach medieval villages such as
Montespertoli and
Certaldo Alto.
Firenze
Renaissance, Art and architecture, Florence is recognized from all those that have been as one of the most beautiful cities of the world.
Among the most awaited event the, Corteo Storico Fiorentino: every year, in the occasion of the festivity for the saint (S. Giovanni Battista, 24th June) 550 people dressed in Florentine costumes of the sixteenth century walk from Church of Santa Maria Novella for a fascinating parade along the roads of the city.
www.comune.firenze.it
Certaldo Alto
Medieval village, home of Giovanni Boccaccio and setting of “Mercantia”, a medieval theatre market known all over Italy for it’s capacity to blend together theatre, music, dance and arts and crafts in the mediaeval scenario of an old village.
www.comune.certaldo.fi.it
www.mercantiacertaldo.it
Pisa
A must in Tuscany, Pisa is not just a leaning tower but a city rich in history and art all to be discovered.
www.comune.pisa.it
Volterra
Etruscan town in the area of Pisa, Volterra is known for the extraction and the working of alabaster.
www.comune.volterra.pi.it
Siena
Declared by UNESCO heritage of humanity, Siena is known all over the world not only for its historical and artistic value, but also for the Palio. Every summer (2 July and the 16th of August) the traditional horse race is set in Piazza del Campo between the different ‘contrade’ of Siena, which monopolizes the attention of the whole city for days.
www.comune.siena.it
www.palio.comune.siena.it
San Gimignano, Colle Val d’Elsa e Monteriggioni
Small villages in the area of Siena, represent interesting tourist places to visit for various reasons. San Giminiano is one of the best kept examples of medieval architecture. Colle Val d’Elsa is the “City of Crystal”, for its famous production (15% of the total worldwide production and over 95% of the Italian production). Monteriggioni is an old medieval village fortified on Monte Ala.
www.comune.sangimignano.si.it
www.comune.colle-di-val-d-elsa.si.it
www.comune.monteriggioni.si.it
Montespertoli
Perfectly set in a typical view of Chianti, Montespertoli is easily reachable from the most important roads in Tuscany. This town is at 257 m. over the sea level, at only 25 km from Florence and at the same distance to Siena, Pisa, Volterra and San Gimignano. A naturally stenographic area of soft hills and ridges where vine yards, Olive groves and woods alternate to the sight, small villages and fascinating castles.
A heritage which is possible to visit, know about and study with itineraries which sow the visitor the treasures of this land.
www.comune.montespertoli.fi.it